Lake Seneca Dam

Ohio — Williams County — WEST BRANCH ST. JOSEPH RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyWilliams
RiverWEST BRANCH ST. JOSEPH RIVER
Coordinates41.66444, -84.63611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length990 ft
NID Storage8,117 acre-ft
Max Storage8,117 acre-ft
Surface Area233 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 6, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Seneca Property Owners Assn.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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